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Messenger Kids, Meta, and Moderation
Think about the notes you passed in school or the DMs you'd get. Would you want those messages available for strangers to see, for data brokers or law enforcement to use?
[UPDATED] Zootopia: When a rabbit and fox model how to move through our own implicit bias
I haven't heard much about Zootopia 2, but I'll take any chance I can to sing the first one's praises. Let's highlight how Judy and Nick are the perfect models against microaggressions.
Roblox Red Flags and Lawsuits (Resources Round-up)
Roblox Red Flags and Lawsuitsđ„what happened with Roblox đ„how it affects your family đ„setting up safety perimeters đ„ways to talk to kids about predators đ„clues your child might be at risk of …
How did “Adolescence” grip the Emmys and parents’ psyches?
Adolescence feels to many parents like a deep dive into the manosphere and online symbology, yet even this phenomenal piece of art could only scratch the surface. So what can we learn …
Shiloh & Bros: the Antidote to Obnoxious Gamers
Around 2018, young actress Shiloh Nelson started uploading short sketches with her family to social media, which has now grown into the kind of media company that kids dream about. Shiloh & …
Anne Frank & the Impact of Memoir in History w/Stephanie Mitchell
Stephanie Mitchell believes that stories create empathy, and empathy is how we change the world.
How to spot the red flags in a Roblox game
How parents can spot red flags that a Roblox game might be connected to a predator.
Back to School Books for Parents: Monsters to Menopause
I am under no delusion that Back to School means we have more time to read, but I can't keep quiet about these books for parents.
Kids Learn Consent: The Cat in the Hat
Ever wonder why âThe Cat in the Hatâ feels icky?
What’s a React Video and Why is my Kid Obsessed with Them?
In recent years, creators will often post React videos but forget the main ingredient–a reaction. Those videos run so rampant that many have been accused of plagiarism.
Fortnite Follow-Up:
Fortnite is certainly a hot topic among families, and I hear people try to describe this thing that happens….this ethereal idea that Dr. Emily Edlynn, PhD, pinpoints exactly: The Fortnite Creep.
No Perfect Parenting
"There is no such thing as perfect parenting. And that is actually a GOOD thing! Resilience, creativity, and adaptabilityâthe very qualities that define us as humansâemerge not in spite of imperfection, but …
Grab our new June calendar
I want to share a special Out Think Media calendar with you all- see which topics I'm covering this month and vote on the dep dive.
Mufasa & Mortality: Dialogues about Death
I don't remember a time when our kids didn't ask questions. I do remember the distinct look on my toddler's face once he saw Mufasa's injuries, and understood …
This is your child’s brain on Influencer Marketing w/ Lauren Mazzarese (Out Think Influencers ep 1)
Out Think Influencers is the second podcast series from Out Think Media, where I team up with experts to give you the historical, cultural and emotional context needed to understand kids' media today.
Under the Influence of The Royalty Family
We are what we watch. And there's a reason why our kids take the advice of YouTubers and other influencers more than we assume they do.
Primer: Clues your Child Might be at Risk of Grooming
No one thinks their child could be groomed online. We interviewed Jen Lawrence from WeFightCyberCrime.org on how to identify and discuss it.
Support Native American Booksellers & Artists Today
When our kids started reading on their own, I knew we would need to focus on including diverse voices like Native American and Indigenous Booksellers and Authors.
WICKED: When the Hero Must Play the Villain
Is the Wicked Witch of the West really the wicked one? How to talk to your kids after seeing the WICKED movie.
Local Newspapers & Elections w/ Emily Popek (Out Think Media History EP 1)
Media literacy is never done; it is a lifelong process. But how can you sustain meaningful dialogues with your kids?